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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,101

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $3,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,678

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $2,954

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeForesterForester
TrimPremiumAdvanced2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,000 $33,300 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $27,840 $31,968 $24,330 $26,409
All-weather floor mats 248 248 69 69
Floor mats 224 224    
Bodyside moldings 209 209 238 238
Universal garage door opener     82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183 183
Cargo cover     166 166
iPod integration     223 223
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Cargo tray       75
All-weather floor mats 154 154 39 39
Floor mats 139 139    
Bodyside moldings 125 125 155 155
Universal garage door opener     54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119 119
Cargo cover     108 108
iPod integration     145 145
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Cargo tray       46
Options (change) 681 681 3,214 3,289
Options (change) 418 418 2,607 2,656
Destination 920 920 695 695
Gas Tax -4,500 -4,500 0 0
Total Price $26,101 $30,401 $29,904 $32,179
Total Invoice $24,678 $28,806 $27,632 $29,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,923
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,141
Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeForesterForester
TrimPremiumAdvanced2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine95hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,101$30,401$29,904$32,179
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-880-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,101$27,926$29,024$30,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$1,800
Total Invoice$24,678$28,806$27,632$29,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,345-813-1,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,678$26,461$26,819$28,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,783$0$1,688

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820092009
ModelPrius PrimePrius PrimeForesterForester
TrimPremiumAdvanced2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0$0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Predictive driving advice$0$0  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals   $75
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,490$8,965$7,370$7,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$880$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,345-813-1,253

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelPrius PrimeForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length182.9 in179.5 in
Width69.3 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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